Node.js: Working example

This documentation is part of the Handle secrets guide. View the full guide here: How to handle secrets with Node.js.

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  • Deploy to production in seconds with a simple git push. No extra tooling or manual setup is required.
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Now that we have covered the theory, let us look at a real example.

You can find a complete, working sample here: https://github.com/stackhero-io/dotenvWithNodejs

With these techniques, you can manage your secrets in a flexible and secure way, making the process straightforward and efficient.

Continue reading this guide

  1. Read the full guide: Handle secrets
    How to handle secrets with Node.js
  2. What you might be tempted to do
  3. The environment variables
  4. Defining your first environment variables
  5. Reading environment variables
  6. Using the dotenv library

Other articles for Node.js

  1. Getting started
    Learn how to deploy a Node.js service on Stackhero quickly and securely
  2. Cron jobs
    Automate tasks effectively in Node.js with cron jobs
  3. Deploy with GitHub actions
    Learn how to deploy your Node.js code using GitHub Actions
  4. Automate with the CLI
    Start Node.js, retrieve its credentials, and change its configuration programmatically with the Stackhero CLI